{news} Symposium on Conversion to a Peace Economy 11/14 in Storrs

[David Bedell]

This looks good--note Jean de Smet and other good speakers on the panel.

David Bedell

--- On Thu, 10/29/09, United Nations Association  
wrote:

Symposium on Conversion to a Peace Economy in Connecticut
Sat., November 14, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Konover Auditorium, Dodd Research Center, UConn/Storrs
Continental Breakfast as of 8:15
Public invited free of charge.

Sponsored by: Citizens for Global Solutions, the United Nations 
Association, Dodd Research Center/UConn

I. Plenary Speakers:
Economics:
Christopher Hellman, Director of Research, National Priorities Project,
Northampton, MA
Heidi Garrett-Peltier, Political and Economic Research Institute, UMass.
Labor:
Marie Lausch, President, CT Statewide United Electrical Workers Union; 
Member, National Executive Board, UEW

II. Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Henry Lowendorf, Chair, Greater New Haven Peace Council
Bill Shortell, International Association of Machinists, Local 700, Pratt 
& Whitney
Jean deSmet, First Selectman, Willimantic
Susan Johnson, Representative to the Connecticut Legislature, Windham Area.
Denise Merrill, Representative from Mansfield/Storrs, House Majority Leader

III. Action Plans: Possible examples-- Request that a State Commission 
for Conversion be set up that would include both legislators and 
knowledgeable others; disseminate the Rev. Don Hoyle’s Conversion 
Resolution to generate grassroots support; establish Working Groups, 
organize a follow-up Symposium, Spring 2010.

This is the first Connecticut conversion meeting in 20 years! Listen to 
economists, public policy experts, business and labor leaders explain 
how peace conversion can create jobs, protect the environment and 
improve national security. Tabling available on a first-come, 
first-serve basis. Parking available in the South Garage at $1/hour 
within a short walk to the Dodd Center . For handicapped access, use 
contacts below.

INFORMATION: mimbck@ yahoo.com or 860-429-3107


 		 	   		  
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